Monday, 27 September 2010

Can it really be a year since we celebrated Dear Mother In Laws birthday in Padstow?

Well, reaching the grand age of 80 deserved a special weekend of celebrations, and more than a few lovely surprises!So the bunting was hung,balloons blown and wishes for sunshine,

Ben and Sarah travelling all the way from Florida to share the special celebrations.The furthest maybe, but what a lovely family occasion with sixteen family and friends coming from all over the country!

Iris's for Iris!

The weather was gorgeous for the whole weekend and a Minibus gave everyone the chance to raise their glasses!

What a treat. Mum was determined to celebrate in style so we were treated to a lovely meal in Torquay.

Tuesday, 21 September 2010

In the late 18th Century ,Archdeacon Polwhele described his approach to East Ogwell thus"When we have reached the top of the hill that commands the view of Ogwell village,we are struck by by a number of agreeable objects - the church lying in the bottom amidst various scattered houses,the tufting of the hedges, the plough and meadow land between,the little green hills where Ingsdon rises,the dark spots of wood that add richness to fertility, and the gentle undulation of the remoter hills that bound the horizon."

I left you looking up Church Path in my last post, promising to return!

St Bartholomew's Church

The present church building dates back to the mid 15th century.It consists of a nave with a rood screen between the chancel, a tower with six bells, north aisle with Lady Chapel and a south transcept (The Reynell Chapel). The church was restored in 1886.

East Ogwell Cross

"East Ogwell Cross, an intact ancient stone cross surviving as a Wayside Cross. Made of stone with a Maltese Cross head and chamfered shaft on no visible base.The oldest section is thought to date from the medieval period. There is a round headed niches in the centre of each side of the cross face."

As you enter the Church Gates the imposing medieval Manor House almost touches the Church walls.

From a distance the towers almost look as one.

The bells certainly make a good alarm clock early on Sunday mornings.

I can't guess how many weddings,including mine have been viewed from the windows!

Lovely old leaded windows.

What a welcome at the Church doors.

A lovely lady called Peggy always decorates the entrance arch.

You always know that the Flower Festival is going to be a treat.

I have to be honest, my visits these days are always tinged with sadness, because my Mum used to lead the band of flower arrangers.

However, she would have loved these displays, with the theme Celebrations!

Tutorial for a Crochet Snake!

A Pattern for Baby Mittens!

About Me

I am retired and loving having the time to be creative again.
I have been happily married for 35 years and have a wonderful family who give us so much to talk about and laugh with.
My earliest memories are spending time with my maternal Grandma who when faced with keeping a lively grandaughter quiet was to involve her in every Craft learnt by a North Devon farmers wife. So I learnt to knit, crochet, darn, make rugs and cook. I still love all these activities and always like a project on the go! I find it almost impossible to sit and do nothing.
I love sharing my life between the UK and Spain.
Favourite things, mainly simple things but a very wide variety from wool to chocolate. from the sea to Paradors. Spending time with special friends and little ones to walking
A good friend describes me as quirky. I hope I am.